Manager Logistics

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... The Logistics & Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management, warehouse system maintenance, data reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, year-to-date), and the supervision of warehouse operations. This role involves strategic planning, leadership, and collaboration with various departments to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, and compliance with specifications, schedules, and procedures. What you will do... • Leadership and Management: Directs, trains, and manages the work activities of Warehouse employees. Provides performance feedback, conducts periodic reviews, and implements performance improvement plans. Collaborates with site leaders in recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, pay, counseling, and discipline of warehouse employees. Conducts regular work team meetings for all shifts. Provides performance feedback and addresses work-related problems. Attends management meetings. • Strategic Planning: Develops and promotes training activities related to product quality and reliability. Ensures employees adhere to manufacturing, equipment, and safety procedures to consistently produce high- quality results. • Continuous Improvement: Fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Sets goals, communicates performance standards, and mentors staff to optimize performance and personal growth. Builds • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with external and internal customers, suppliers, and interdisciplinary teams. Provides technical assistance and advancements in diversification, competitive edge, and process improvement.• Operational Optimization: Identifies optimizes processes for receiving, transporting, stacking, order filling, and shipping of products. • Customer and Shipment Management: Oversees direct customer and warehouse shipments. Coordinates outside warehouse shipments to ensure and accurate •Investigates and resolves customer shortage claims and freight claims in collaboration with the Director of Logistics.• Inventory Control • System Maintenance: Maintains the efficacy of the bar-coding system through training, audits, and programming. Manages the product locator system and corrects discrepancies. •Ensures optimum utilization appropriate. • Safety and Compliance: Promotes safety and ensures operations FDA regulations, AIB standards, OSHA, and MSDS standards. Maintains warehouse security.• Reporting and Documentation: Completes daily shift reports and maintains records of transactions and labor hours. Verifies accuracy of inbound/outbound paperwork.• Performance Tracking: Documents personnel performance, investigates unfavorable variances, and implements improvements to enhance performance. • Quality Assurance Coordination: Coordinates procedures regarding receipt of raw ingredients and packaging supplies. Ensures products are appropriately staged. • Technical Issue Resolution: Resolves technical issues and escalates unsolved problems to the Logistics Manager. • Operational Continuity: Schedules daily shift hand-off meetings to ensure continuity between shifts. • Relationship Management: Maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers, co- workers, and vendors. • Strategic Planning: Develops and implements long-term strategies to optimize warehouse operations and achieve organizational goals. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration and coordination of logistics activities. • Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identifies opportunities for process enhancements and drives initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness. • Managing Complex Logistics Operations: Oversees intricate logistics processes, ensuring smooth and efficient handling of inventory and shipments. • Ensuring Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Maintains adherence to industry regulations and standards to ensure safe and compliant operations. • Navigating Challenges: Manages variations in demand to maintain optimal inventory levels and meet customer needs. • Addressing Supply Chain Disruptions: Responds to and mitigates disruptions in the supply chain to minimize impact on operations. • Adapting to Evolving Industry Standards: Stays updated with industry changes and adapts practices to remain competitive and compliant. • Fostering a Culture of Excellence and Innovation: Promotes a work environment that encourages high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Who you will work with... Reporting into Plant Manager What you will bring to the table... (Must Have) • High School Degree or GED • 5+ years experience Logistics & Planning • 3+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment • 3+ years people management experience It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have) • Bachelor's Degree • 8+ years of Logistics and Planning Management experience Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $98,300-$135,200 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.